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Museums, libraries and other places of interestNot sure how to get to your next event? See the map inside p14–15

Download our self-guided tours via www.ox.ac.uk/audiotours or pick up leaflets in colleges and the Open Day Information Centre on the High Street.

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It will take you sixty to ninety minutes to take the full walking tour and listen to all the tracks along the route. Alternatively, you can pick any particular tracks that you would like to listen to and choose your own route. The five undergraduate colleges included have been chosen because they are near the other stops on this route – they are not specifically colleges for physical sciences. No colleges specialise in any particular subject, and most colleges offer most courses. To see any of the other colleges please visit the porters’ lodge (reception) at that college, and ask if you can have a look around. Most colleges have specific opening times during the day so please check their individual websites or ask in the Admissions Information Centre.Central Oxford is relatively flat but there are several cobbled streets, steps and narrow pavements, as well as other pedestrians and traffic. Please be careful, especially when crossing roads, and take extra care to look out for bicycles. We recommend that you don’t listen to the tour while you are walking - the tracks are designed for you to listen to when you arrive at each location. We have attempted to make both the route and the information on this tour as accessible as possible. If you require the guide in an alternative format please contact the Admissions Information Centre. We will be glad to help with any queries about specific accessibility requests.

Oxford Audio Admissions Tours - Orange Route - Physical Sciences

This Orange Route takes you to some of Oxford’s undergraduate colleges, the University Science area, University Museum of Natural History and other University locations.

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Welcome to your undergraduate open day!There’s a lot to pack in to one day so we recommend that you start by visiting a department if you can, and then explore some colleges. Remember that the University of Oxford is made up of colleges, so there is no central campus to explore. If departments are full in the morning, they often run repeat sessions in the afternoons. Various libraries and museums are also open, as well as other venues – full details throughout this guide.

Colleges and departments should be able to answer all your questions about applying to Oxford whether you’re still at school or a mature student; and whether you live in the UK or overseas. They will also be able to advise you on the support available if you have a disability, or if you are a care leaver. If you have any further questions, or you need specialist advice, please do come to the Open Day Information Centre on the High Street (see p10, and map ref: ).

Disabled StudentsIf you can, please let colleges and departments know in advance if you have mobility or other special needs. If you’d like us to coordinate this for you, please email study@ox.ac.uk or call +44 (0)1865 288000. Our Disability Advisory Service will be in the Open Day Information Centre to discuss the support that’s available. Please see p10 for details. You may also like to see our access guide at www.admin.ox.ac.uk/access.

Contents � Visiting Colleges 3

� College Events 4

� Subject Department Events 7

� Open Day Information Centre 10

� University Museums and Libraries 12

� Other venues: Oxford Playhouse, Sports Centre, Language Centre, Oxford Union 13

� Maps 14

� Places to Eat and Drink 16

� Blackwell’s Bookshop Literary Walking Tour 16

If you have downloaded this guide in advance and would like to see if places are still available for college or department events which require booking, please visit: www.ox.ac.uk/opendays

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If you study here you will belong to a college. The tutors in colleges interview the candidates who apply, and when you are a student they oversee your studies and teach you in tutorials. Your college will be the place you meet your first friends; it will provide you with accommodation, meals, welfare support and much much more.

In addition to attending any pre-booked college programme, you are welcome to visit colleges at the times shown over the next few pages. Current undergraduates will be happy to show you round and answer any questions you may have about studying here and about student life at their college.

Some colleges also offer the opportunity to attend talks and to meet subject tutors on a drop-in basis. However, please be aware that many tutors are dividing their time between departments and colleges during the open days and their availability cannot be guaranteed.

Please look out for further details posted within the colleges or ask staff or students for more information at the time of your visit.

If events become full, priority will be given to potential applicants.

But how do I choose?During your time here (or if possible in advance) try to draw up a shortlist of colleges to visit. To do this, first check which colleges offer your course:

� Look on our website at www.ox.ac.uk/collegechoice

� See p130–131 in our undergraduate prospectus

You might also like to consider:

� The size of the college � The location of the college (Is it in the heart of the city

centre or a few minutes away? Is it near your department building, the park, the river or the swimming pool?)

� How old or new it is

Don’t worry if, after doing this, you still find you have no strong preference. Visiting any of the colleges will give you a good idea of how the college system works. An increasing number of students make an ‘open’ application. This means that they don’t express a college preference on their UCAS form and the University allocates the college which will consider them.

Visiting Colleges

Did you know that around 33% of offers are from a college the student did not apply to (this includes open applications)?

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BalliolWhen: 09.30–16.3009.30–16.30: Student life Q&A with current students 10.00–11.00: Admissions talk 10.00–12.00 and 13.00–16.00: Admissions Q&A 11.00–15.00: Subject sessions with tutors (45 minutes each) www.balliol.ox.ac.uk

Blackfriars¹When: 10.00–12.00 and 14.00–16.00 Information desk and tours available www.bfriars.ox.ac.uk

BrasenoseWhen: 09.00–17.00 Information desk and refreshments all day11.00–12.00: Life at Brasenose and admissions talk (repeated at 15.00)12.30–16.30: Subject sessions with tutors2

www.bnc.ox.ac.uk

Christ ChurchWhen: 09.00–17.00Refreshments available all day09.00–10.00: Workshop: Making an application 10.30–11.30: Workshop for teachers: How to support your applicants12.00–13.00: Admissions talk, Demonstration interview (Humanities) and Q&A13.00–14.00: Admissions talk, Demonstration interview (Sciences) and Q&A 14.30–17.00: Subject sessions with tutors www.chch.ox.ac.uk

Corpus ChristiWhen: 10.00–16.3012.30–13.15: Lunch (first come, first served; places limited)13.15–14.00: Introductory college talk14.00–16.00: Meet the tutorswww.ccc.ox.ac.uk

Exeter When: 10.00–16.30 13.00–13.35: Talk and Q&A for prospective students 13.45–14.20: Talk for parents and carers 13.45–14.20 Subject sessions with tutors (repeated at 14.30) Booking advisable for talks but spaces may be available on the day www.exeter.ox.ac.uk

Harris Manchester ¹ When: 09.00–17.00 15.00–17.00: Meet the Tutor for Admissions www.hmc.ox.ac.uk

Hertford When: 10.00–17.00 11.00–11.30: ‘Why choose Oxford? Why choose Hertford?’ talk 12.00–13.30: Lunch 12.30–13.00: Subject talks: Archaeology and Anthropology, Biology, Law, Mathematics, Modern Languages, PPE, and Physics 13.00–13.30: Subject talks: Biochemistry, Economics and Management, Geography, Human Sciences, Medicine, Music, and Oriental Studies 13.15–13.45: Subject talks: Chemistry, Philosophy and Computer Science/Maths/Modern Languages, Engineering, English, and History 15.30–16.00: ‘Open Hertford’ Q&A with Access Fellow www.hertford.ox.ac.uk

Jesus CollegeWhen: 10.00–17.00Information desk and refreshments available all day www.jesus.ox.ac.uk

KebleWhen: 09.00–17.00 Information desk available all day13.15–14.15: Subject sessions with tutors OR talk for parents and carersBooking advisable for subject sessions but spaces may be available on the daywww.keble.ox.ac.uk

Lady Margaret HallWhen: 09.30–18.00 Refreshments available all day11.00–12.00: Admissions talk12.00–13.00: Meet the tutors OR talk for parents and carers13.00–14.00: Lunch17.00–18.00: Cream teaBooking advisable for admissions talk and lunch but spaces may be available on the daywww.lmh.ox.ac.uk

¹ Blackfriars, Harris Manchester, St Stephen’s House, and Wycliffe Hall only accept applications from mature students: those who are 21 and over at the start of their course.

2 See full timetable on college website

In addition to the events listed below, tours are available at all colleges throughout the day except where stated. Many of these are led by current students.

If you have downloaded this guide in advance please see www.ox.ac.uk/opendays for details of those events where booking is required or advisable. If events become full, priority will be given to prospective students.

The number before each college is the map reference. Please see p14 for directions.

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LincolnWhen: 09.00–17.00No tours from 12.20–12.4513.30–14.30: Subject sessions with tutors OR talk for parents and carersBooking advisable for subject sessions but spaces likely to be available on the daywww.lincoln.ox.ac.uk

MagdalenWhen: 10.00–16.00Outreach staff and current students available to answer questionswww.magd.ox.ac.uk

MansfieldWhen: 09.00–17.0009.00–09.45: Admissions talk (repeated at 12.45)13.30–14.00: Subject sessions with tutors OR talk for parents, carers and teacherswww.mansfield.ox.ac.uk

MertonWhen: 09.45–16.30 Staff and current students available to answer questions, refreshments available all dayTours 10.00–16.00Booking is advisable for meeting tutors, but some spaces may be available on the daywww.merton.ox.ac.uk

New College(Use New College Lane entrance)When: 10.00–16.30Last tour leaves at 16.0014.15–14.45: Admissions talk15.00–15.30: Q&A for parents and carers Booking advisable for talks but spaces may be available on the daywww.new.ox.ac.uk

OrielWhen: 09.30–17.00 No tours 12.00–14.3012.30–13.00: Subject sessions with tutors13.15–14.00: Admissions talk and Q&A Booking advisable for talks but spaces may be available on the daywww.oriel.ox.ac.uk

Pembroke When: 09.00–17.00 Staff and current students on hand to answer questions, refreshments available all day 09.00–09.45: Sample lecture, ‘History: Doing it at the Supermarket’ Some tutors may be available for drop-in sessions; please enquire on the day www.pmb.ox.ac.uk

The Queen’s College When: 09.30–16.30 14.00–15.00: Meet the tutors 15.00–16.00: Admissions Q&A www.queens.ox.ac.uk

Regent’s Park When: 09.00–16.00 Information desk all day 12.30–16.00: Subject sessions with tutorswww.rpc.ox.ac.uk

St Anne’sWhen: 09.15–17.00Information desk all day 09.15–09.45: Admissions and student life talk (repeated at 14.00) 12.15–13.15: Meet the tutors OR college tour for parents, carers and teachers13.15–14.00: Lunch (first come, first served)15.00–15.30 Life at St Anne’s: a student’s viewwww.st-annes.ox.ac.uk

St Benet’s Hall When: 10.00–17.00 Tutors and students available all day to answer questions; refreshments available all day. www.st-benets.ox.ac.uk

St Catherine’sWhen: 09.30–18.0012.15–13.00: Meet the tutors OR talk for parents, carers and teachers13.00: Sandwich lunch (first come, first served)13.45–14.30: Introduction to Oxford, St Catherine’s and the admissions processwww.stcatz.ox.ac.uk

St Edmund HallWhen: 09.00–17.00Information desk and refreshments available all day13.45–14.45: Subject sessions with tutors, followed by tea and cakewww.seh.ox.ac.uk

St Hilda’sWhen: 10.30–17.0014.30–16.00: Drop-in afternoon tea and Q&A with the Tutor for Admissions www.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk

St Hugh’sWhen: 09.00–18.0011.00–14.00: Sandwich lunch12.30–13.15: Admissions and student life talk13.15–13.45: Meet the tutors 17.00–18.00: ‘Last stop’ tea and cakewww.st-hughs.ox.ac.uk

St John’sWhen: 10.00–17.0013.00–14.15: Humanities and social sciences panel, followed by ‘Tea and Tutors’14.00–15.15: Sciences panel, followed by ‘Tea and Tutors’www.sjc.ox.ac.uk

¹ Blackfriars, Harris Manchester, St Stephen’s House, and Wycliffe Hall only accept applications from mature students: those who are 21 and over at the start of their course.

2 See full timetable on college website

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St Peter’s When: 10.00–17.00 Information desk and refreshments available all day 13:00–14:00: Demonstration interview (Sciences) 14:00–15:00: Personal statement workshop 15:00–16:00: Demonstration interview (Humanities) Some tutors may be available for drop-in sessions; please enquire on the day www.spc.ox.ac.uk

St Stephen’s House¹When: 14.00–16.00www.ssho.ox.ac.uk

Somerville When: 09.00–17.00 Tours from 09.00–12.00 and from 13.00–16.00 09.00–09.45: Admissions talk 12.30–14.00: Meet the tutors www.some.ox.ac.uk

TrinityWhen: 10.00–16.0011.45–12.15: Introduction to Trinity College13.15–14.00: Q&A session with current students 14.00–14.45: Subject sessions with tutors 14.00–14.45: Q&A for parents, carers and teachersBooking advisable but spaces may be available on the daywww.trinity.ox.ac.uk

University CollegeWhen: 10.00–17.00Refreshments and information, including about accommodation, available all day12.15–14.15: Subject sessions with tutors2

14.30–15.30: Workshop: Exploring beyond the school syllabuswww.univ.ox.ac.uk

WadhamWhen: 09.30–17.0013.20–14.15: Meet the tutors OR welfare and finance talkwww.wadham.ox.ac.uk

WorcesterWhen: 10.00–17.00 09.00–10.00: Refreshments and admissions Q&A12.35–13.00: Admissions talk 13.00–14.30: Subject sessions with tutors 13.00–13.45: Meeting for parents with Provostwww.worc.ox.ac.uk

Wycliffe Hall¹When: 14.00–16.00 www.wycliffe.ox.ac.uk

¹ Blackfriars, Harris Manchester, St Stephen’s House, and Wycliffe Hall only accept applications from mature students: those who are 21 and over at the start of their course.

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DepartmentsThese map references refer to the main city map on p14.

Archaeology and Anthropology (map ref: )Where: Institute of Archaeology (opposite the Oxford Playhouse), 36 Beaumont Street, OX1 2PGWhen: 11.00–16.30Information desk available during opening hours11.00–14.00: Drop-in information session and Q&A with tutors14.00–15.00: Introduction to Archaeology and Anthropology at Oxford talk15.00–16.30: Guided tours of the museum and laboratory facilities (subject to demand)Booking is advisable but spaces may be available on the daywww.arch.ox.ac.uk/undergraduate-studies

Classics (map ref: )including Classical Archaeology and Ancient History, Ancient and Modern History, Classics and English, Classics and Modern Languages, Classics and Oriental StudiesWhere: Ioannou Centre for Classical and Byzantine Studies, 66 St Giles’, OX1 3LUWhen: 09.30–16.00 Information desk available10.00–11.00: Classics at Oxford talk (repeated at 15.00)11.00–11.30: Taster lecture: ‘How to tame a wife - or perhaps not: Xenophon’s “Oikonomikos”’, Prof. Chris Pelling11.30–12.00: Taster lecture: ‘Gender Roles in Latin Love Poetry’, Dr Matthew Robinson14.00–15.00: Classics Q&A session with tutors and current studentsBooking advisable for talks and lectures but spaces may be available on the daywww.classics.ox.ac.uk

Economics and Management (map ref: )Where: Main Building, Saïd Business School, Park End Street, OX1 1HPWhen: 10.00–12.30 Information desk available10.00–11.00: Economics and Management talk and Q&A (repeated at 11.00)www.economics.ox.ac.uk | www.sbs.ox.ac.uk

English Language and Literature (map ref: )including all joint courses with EnglishWhere: English Faculty, St Cross Building, corner of Manor and St Cross Roads, OX1 3ULWhen: 10.00–16.00Information desk available. Visitors are welcome to come in to the library, have a look around and talk to staff.10.15–10.35: Taster lecture (repeated at 10.45 and 15.00)11.20–12.00: English at Oxford talk (repeated at 14.00) 15.00–15.30: Joint schools Q&A sessionwww.english.ox.ac.uk

Fine Art (map ref: )Where: Ruskin School of Art, 74 High Street, OX1 4BG10.00–11.30: Fine Art talk and Q&A, followed by studio tour (repeated at 14.30) Please arrive in time for the talks in order to meet tutors and studentswww.rsa.ox.ac.uk

History (map ref: )including all joint courses with HistoryWhere: Open Day Information Centre, Examination Schools, 75–81 High Street, OX1 4BGWhen: 09.00–14.00 Information desk available (South School)10.00–10.30: Taster lecture10.30–12.00: Admissions Q&A session Where space is limited, priority will be given to prospective students.www.history.ox.ac.uk

Human Sciences (map ref: )Where: Institute of Human Sciences, The Pauling Centre, 58a Banbury Road, OX2 6QSWhen: 10.00–17.00Information desk available 10.00–11.00: Introduction to Human Sciences and admissions talk11.00–12.00: Introduction to Human Ecology talkwww.ihs.ox.ac.uk

Law (map ref: )Where: Law Faculty, St Cross Building, St Cross Road, OX1 3ULWhen: 09.30–16.30Information desk available 10.00–10.45: Introduction to Law at Oxford and Careers in Law talk and Q&A (repeated at 14.00)www.law.ox.ac.uk

Subject Department EventsOxford students are not only members of a college, but also members of a department with access to other libraries and facilities. Depending on the course you choose, you would usually have your lectures and do any laboratory work in your department with students from other colleges.Open days offer a rare opportunity to visit departments and meet tutors and current students as well as attend events. These may include sample lectures, demonstration admissions interviews and practical taster sessions as well as detailed information about courses and admissions. If events become full, priority will be given to prospective applicants.

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Mathematics (map ref: )Where: Andrew Wiles Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, OX2 6GGWhen: 10.00–16.00Information desk available 10.00–10.30: Tutors and students on hand to answer questions. Refreshments available10.30–11.00: Mathematics at University (repeated at 14.30)11.00–11.30: Applying to Oxford (repeated at 15.00)11.30–12.00: Introduction to Mathematics (repeated at 15.30)14.00–14.30: The Mathematics and Statistics Courses 14.00–14.30: The Mathematics and Philosophy Course 14.00–14.30: Tutors and students on hand to answer questions. Refreshments availablewww.maths.ox.ac.uk

Modern Languages (map ref: )Where: Main Hall, Taylor Institution, St Giles’, OX1 3NAWhen: 14.00–15.00 Information desk and Q&A. To see the main reading room and for information about the Taylor Institution Library collections for Modern Languages, please ask at the enquiry desk from 09.00–17.00 www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk

Music (map ref: )Where: Faculty of Music Building, St Aldate’s, OX1 1DBWhen: 14.00–16.00Information desk and tours of the library available14.00–14.30: Studying Music at Oxford14.30–15.00: Student life panel discussion15.00–16.00: Student-led tours of the buildingwww.music.ox.ac.uk

Oriental Studies (map ref: )Where: Oriental Institute, Pusey Lane, OX1 2LETours of the Bodleian Oriental Institute Library available on request (please ask at the library issue desk, 09.00–17.00) 11.30–12.30: Subject Q&A14.00–15.00: Language demonstrationsBooking advisable but spaces may be available on the daywww.orinst.ox.ac.uk

PhilosophyYou can study Philosophy at Oxford in conjunction with another subject or other subjects: Classics, Computer Science, Linguistics (as part of PPL – see Pyschology), Mathematics, Modern Languages, Politics and Economics (PPE), Physics, Psychology (as part of PPL), or Theology and Religion. Please visit the open day events for these other subjects to find out about joint honours courses involving Philosophy.www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk

Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) (map ref: )Where: Manor Road Building, Manor Road, OX1 3UQWhen: 10.00–16.30Information desk available10.00–10.20: PPE admissions talk (repeated at 11.00, 14.45 and 15.45)10.45, 11.45, 15.30, and 16.30: Social Science Library guided tours (15 mins) www.ppe.ox.ac.uk

Theology and Religion (map ref: )Where: Gibson building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, OX2 6GGWhen: 10.00–16.00Information desk available from 12.15–14.1510.30–11.15: Theology and Religion at Oxford talk (repeated at 14.15)11.30–12.15: Taster lecture A 15.15–16.00: Taster lecture B Booking advisable but spaces may be available on the daywww.theology.ox.ac.uk

Departments in the city’s Science AreaMap references are prefixed by ‘SA’ and refer to the Science Area map on p15.

If you need help finding events in this area, please ask at the gazebo on the corner of Parks Road and South Parks Road (see map ref: ).

Biochemistry (map ref: SA2)Where: Biochemistry Building, South Parks Road, OX1 3QUWhen: 10.00–12.00 and 14.00–15.30Information desk available10.00–12.00 and 14.00–15.30: Meet the tutors10.00–12.00 and 14.00–15.30: Displays and demonstrations10.30–11.00: Biochemistry at Oxford talk (repeated at 11.00 and 14.30)11.45: Escorted tours to collegeswww.bioch.ox.ac.uk

Biological Sciences (map ref: SA6)Where: Department of Zoology, South Parks Road, OX1 3PSWhen: 10.00–16.00Information desk and refreshments available, as well as opportunities to visit teaching facilities and meet tutors and students 11.00–11.30: Admissions to Biology talk (repeated at 14.30)11.30–12.00: Demonstration interviewwww.biology.ox.ac.uk

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Biomedical Sciences (map ref: SA26)Where: Department of Pharmacology, Mansfield Road, OX1 3QTWhen: 09.45–15.00Information desk available10.00–10.20: Biomedical Sciences at Oxford talk (repeated at 11.00)10.20–10.40: Admissions talk (repeated at 11.20) 10.40–11.00: Interviews (repeated at 11.40)www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/study/bms

Chemistry (map ref: SA9)Where: Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, OX1 3QRWhen: 10.30–16.00Information desk available11.30–12.15: Introduction to Chemistry at Oxford talk, admissions talk and Q&A (repeated at 14.15) www.chem.ox.ac.uk

Computer Science (map ref: SA10) Where: Department of Computer Science, Wolfson Building, entrance at 7 Keble Road, OX1 3QD When: 09.30–17.30 Information desk available 10.00–10.45: Computing at Oxford (repeated at 14.30) 11.00–11.30, 15.30–16.00, 16.00–16.30: Taster lectures 11.00–11.30: Applying to Computer Science at Oxford: A Parent’s Guide (repeated at 15.30) 11.30–12.00: Thinking Machines, Computational Models and Moral Robots: The Philosophical Frontiers of Computer Science (repeated at 14.00) 12.00–14.30: Student practical demonstrations 16.00–16.30: A Day in the Life of a Computer Science Student 16.45–17.15: Demonstration interview www.cs.ox.ac.uk

Earth Sciences (map ref: SA11)Where: Earth Sciences Building, South Parks Road, OX1 3ANWhen: 10.00–16.00Information desk available11.00–11.40: Introduction to Earth Sciences at Oxford talk (repeated at 14.00)www.earth.ox.ac.uk

Engineering Science (map ref: SA15)Where: Thom Building, Department of Engineering Science, Parks Road, OX1 3PJWhen: 09.30–16.30Information room where visitors can talk to current staff and students, tours of the department from 09.30 onwards10.30–11.15: Engineering at Oxford talk (repeated at 14.00)www.eng.ox.ac.uk

Geography (map ref: SA18)Where: Dyson Perrins Building, Oxford University Centre for the Environment, South Parks Road, OX1 3QYWhen: 10.00–14.30 Information desk available10.30–11.30: Geography at Oxford and admissions talk All day: Tours of the Geography library in the Radcliffe Science Library www.geog.ox.ac.uk/undergraduate

Human SciencesThis department is not in the Science Area, please refer to department listings on p7

Materials Science (map ref: SA20) Where: Hume-Rothery Building, Department of Materials, Parks Road, OX1 3PH When: 10.00–16.00 Information desk available, with opportunity to talk to staff and students 10.15–11.00: Department tours (booked on the day on a first come, first served basis – prospective students only) 11.00–11.30: Materials Science at Oxford talk 11.30–12.00: Refreshments with tutors and students www.materials.ox.ac.uk

MathematicsThis department is not in the Science Area, please refer to listings on p8

Medicine (map ref: SA28)Where: Medical Sciences Teaching Centre, South Parks Road, OX1 3PLWhen: 09.30–16.00Please note that admission to the Medical Sciences Teaching Centre is limited to prospective students and teachers only due to space restrictions.Information desk available, with opportunities to ask questions and take a tour of the facilities 10.00–10.25: Studying Medicine at Oxford talk (repeated at 14.00)10.30–10.55: Applying to Oxford (repeated at 14.30)11.00–11.25: Demonstration interview (repeated at 15.00)11.30–12.00: Student life talk (repeated at 15.30)www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/study/medicine

Physics (map ref: SA34)Where: Denys Wilkinson Building, Keble Road, OX1 3RHWhen: 10.00–16.00Information desk available all daywww.physics.ox.ac.uk

Psychology (Experimental) (map ref: SA17) including Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics Where: Department of Experimental Psychology, South Parks Road, OX1 3UDWhen: 09.00–16.0009.45–10.45: Welcome, course overview and admissions talk (repeated at 15.15)10.45–15.00: Q&A with current students and admissions staffwww.psy.ox.ac.uk

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Open 09.00–17.00, Examination Schools, 75–81 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BG (map ref: )

Open Day Information Centre The on the High

Guide to the Examination Schools: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/schools

Colleges and departments are the best places to meet tutors and students and to find out all you need to know about the course you are interested in and about studying at Oxford.

However, if you’ve still got any questions, or if the event you planned to attend is full, then please come to the Open Day Information Centre where there will be information desks all day and talks in the afternoon. There will also be a Teachers’ Forum and a Parents’ and Carers’ Forum.

UNDERSTANDING OXFORDA series of afternoon talks for all, including parents and carers. Each talk is 30 minutes long and will include an opportunity to ask questions.

When and where Talk

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South School, First Floor, Examination Schools

Student FinanceFind out how much it will cost to study at Oxford, and the funding available to cover these costs. This will include details of UK government support, Oxford’s generous non-repayable bursaries for UK and EU students from lower-income households, including the Moritz-Heyman Scholarship Programme. A current student will also be on hand to answer any questions about financing your studies at Oxford.

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Admissions: What you need to know about applying to OxfordIf you haven’t attended a college’s or department’s admissions talk earlier in the day, we will talk you through the whole process, and suggest how to make a competitive application.

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Student Life: Life outside the library Oxford University’s Student Union will be joined by students from Oxford University Sport to give you a taste of the huge variety of non-academic opportunities available whilst you are studying here.

TEACHERS’ FORUMWhere: Room 6, Examination Schools When: 13.30–14.15 A chance for teachers to meet with admissions staff, receive an update on recent changes to the Oxford admissions process and ask questions about how to support students through all aspects of considering, and applying to, Oxford.

Teachers are also extremely welcome to visit the admissions desk in the Information Room at any time during the day. www.ox.ac.uk/teachers

PARENTS’ AND CARERS’ FORUMWhere: Room 6, Examination Schools When: 11.00–11.30 If your son or daughter is at a student-only event, come and meet staff from admissions, student fees and funding, the careers service and Oxford University Student Union. Have your questions answered and find out how best to support your child with their university application. Pick up a copy of our Parents’ and Carers’ guide at this event.

Supporting an Oxford applicantA parents’ and carers’ guide

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The Information RoomHere you will find the following information desks run by Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach and other offices of the University. Staff will be available to answer your questions throughout the day.

Admissions – UK and rest of the worldwww.ox.ac.uk/study www.ox.ac.uk/intOxford Pre-Interview Tests www.ox.ac.uk/testsStudent Fees and Funding www.ox.ac.uk/fundingOxford Centre for Islamic Studies www.oxcis.ac.ukThe Student Information & Advisory Service for International Students www.ox.ac.uk/students/international_studentsDisabled Students www.ox.ac.uk/swdMature Students (Any student who will be 21 or over at the start of their course) www.ox.ac.uk/matureBodleian Libraries www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk

Care Leaverswww.ox.ac.uk/students/shw/careleavers

Careers Servicewww.careers.ox.ac.ukIT Services www.it.ox.ac.uk

The Student RoomCome and talk to current students about their life here. It’s true that Oxford students work hard but there is still time to pursue interests outside your course. Whether you are a budding journalist or a keen sportsperson, love music, performing, debating or volunteering, Oxford has clubs and societies for everyone. The Oxford University Student Union (OUSU) will be joined in the Student Room by some of the University’s clubs and societies to give you a taste of student life.

Oxford University Student Unionwww.ousu.orgOxford University Sportwww.sport.ox.ac.ukOther University Clubs and Societies www.ox.ac.uk/students/life/clubs

See OUSU’s Alternative Prospectus at www.ousu.org

Equality and DiversityThe University of Oxford is committed to fostering an inclusive culture which promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and students are respected. The EDU has a team of advisors covering each area of equality and diversity, in relation to both staff and students. For more information on the work of the team please visit: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/eop

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Staff from the Bodleian Libraries Service will be available at an information desk in the Open Day Information Centre (map ref: ). The following libraries will also be open.

Bodleian Social Science Library (map ref: )Where: Manor Road Building, Manor Road, OX1 3UQ (Ground floor ramped entrance) When: Open to drop-in visitors 09.30–16.30, guided tours at 10.45, 11.45, 15.30 and 16.30, immediately after the PPE admissions talks. Please come into the library to take a look at our collections and study spaces.www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/ssl

Sackler Library (map ref: )Where: 1 St John Street, OX1 2LG When: Tours at 10.00, 12.00, 14.00 and 16.00 Maximum of 10 per tour The Sackler Library supports undergraduates studying: Ancient History; Archaeology; Assyriology; Classics; Egyptology; Fine Art; History of Art.www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/sackler

Philosophy and Theology Faculties Library (map ref: )Where: Radcliffe Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, OX2 6GG When: 10.00–16.00 Please come into the library where you may look round and browse our collections.www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/ptfl

Radcliffe Science Library (map ref: )Where: Parks Road, OX1 3QP When: 09.30–16.30: tours every 15 minutes Please come into the library where our staff look forward to showing you our study areas, reading rooms and collections.www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/science

Bodleian Law Library, St Cross Building (map ref: )Where: Manor Road, OX1 3UR (Please enter the building via the main foyer, using the door on the left half way up the large flight of steps). When: 11.15–14.00 Tours of the Bodleian Law Library will be offered to prospective students.www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/law

Please note that the faculty libraries of English, Music and Oriental Studies will also be open and visitors may see collections for Modern Languages at the Taylor Institution Library and for Geography at the Radcliffe Science Library. Details are on pages 8 and 9 with the information on departments.

University Museums and LibrariesThe University museums are an important and exciting resource for Oxford students. All offer free admission to open day visitors.

Ashmolean Museum (map ref: )Where: Beaumont Street, OX1 2PH When: 10.00–17.00 The Ashmolean Museum is home to the University’s collection of art and archaeology. Founded in 1683 it was the first public museum in the UK and is one of the oldest in the world. Highlights include mummies from Ancient Egypt; classical sculpture from Greece and Rome; paintings by the masters of European art; and the greatest collection of Chinese art in the Western world. Particularly relevant to: Ancient and Modern History; Archaeology and Anthropology; Classical Archaeology and Ancient History; Classics; Fine Art; History of Art; Oriental Studies.www.ashmolean.org

Museum of the History of Science (map ref: )Where: Broad Street, OX1 3AZ When: 12.00–17.00 This museum houses an unrivalled collection of historic scientific instruments, including its famous astrolabes – ancient astronomical instruments. Particularly relevant to all science and history courses.www.mhs.ox.ac.uk

Oxford University Museum of Natural History (map ref: )Where: Parks Road, OX1 3PW When: 10.00–17.00, with tours about the museum’s Grade 1 listed Neo-Gothic building at 14.30 and 15.15.The museum houses an impressive range of scientific collections of zoological and geological specimens in a spectacular Victorian building. Particularly relevant to: Biology; Earth Sciences.www.oum.ox.ac.uk

Pitt Rivers Museum (map ref: )Where: Parks Road, OX1 3PW (Entry through the Museum of Natural History) (map ref: ) When: 10.00–16.30 The Pitt Rivers Museum is home to a remarkable collection of man-made objects from all parts of the world. It is equally famous for its celebrated displays and its leading role in contemporary research. Particularly relevant to: Archaeology and Anthropology; History of Art.www.prm.ox.ac.uk

University of Oxford Botanic Garden (map ref: )Where: High Street (opposite Magdalen College Tower) When: 09.00–17.00 (last entry at 16.15) Please show this guide at the ticket office for free admission. One person will be admitted free per guide shown. The Garden, founded in 1621 contains more than 4,000 different species in just two hectares making it one of the most diverse collections of living plants in the world. Particularly relevant to Biological Sciences.www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk

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Oxford PlayhouseWhere: Burton Taylor Studio, Gloucester Street, OX1 2LW (map ref: ) When: 10.30– TalkOxford Playhouse plays an integral role in the life of the city and the University. Students perform, direct, design, market, build sets and watch productions in the Burton Taylor Studio and on the main stage. There are also discount schemes for students. The talk will cover how to get involved with theatre whilst at Oxford and the history of the theatre. The talk is free but numbers are limited. It lasts approximately an hour. The Burton Taylor Studio is situated on the second floor, accessed via two flights of stairs.www.oxfordplayhouse.com

Sports CentreWhere: Oxford University Sport, Jackdaw Lane, off Iffley Road, OX4 1EQ (map ref: ) When: 06.00–22.30 This is the main University sports facility, although many individual Oxford colleges have their own sports facilities too. The centre includes a swimming pool, indoor courts, gym, a variety of sports pitches and, of course, the athletics track made famous by Roger Bannister’s four-minute mile in 1954. Throughout the day, prospective students will be welcome to explore the centre at their leisure. To save yourself time and find out all about sport at Oxford, including details on all our 85 sports clubs, we recommend visiting Oxford University Sport at their desk at the Open Day Information Centre, Examination Schools (map ref: ), and attending the Student Life talk there at 15.50 to hear from the Sports Federation President (a recent graduate).www.sport.ox.ac.uk

Language CentreWhere: 12 Woodstock Road, OX2 6HT (map ref: ) When: 10.00–12.00 Large and well-equipped, the Language Centre is open to all Oxford University students, whatever their degree subject, even if it doesn’t involve languages. Open day visitors are welcome to visit us for information on courses, tours of the facilities and to speak to staff. The Language Centre has text, audio, video and computer-based material in about 180 languages, reception of numerous languages via IP and satellite as well as links to numerous language learning websites.www.lang.ox.ac.uk

Oxford Union (Not to be confused with Oxford University Student Union, p11)

Where: Frewin Court, OX1 3JB (map ref: ) (Please use the garden entrance in St Michael’s Street) When: 10.30–16.00Tours at 11.30 and 12.30 The Oxford Union is the world’s most prestigious debating society, with an unparalleled reputation for bringing international guests and speakers to Oxford. Established 190 years ago, its pre-Raphaelite library is much used by members, together with the Members’ Bar and other facilities. www.oxford-union.org

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2 Biochemistry (New Biochemistry Building) 6 Biological Sciences, Zoology (Tinbergen

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10 Computer Science (Wolfson Building) 11 Earth Sciences 15 Engineering Science (Thom Building) 17 Experimental Psychology (Tinbergen Building) 18 Geography and the Environment, School of (Dyson Perrins Building) 20 Materials Science (Hume-Rothery Building) 26 Biomedical Sciences (Dept. of Pharmacology) 28 Medical Sciences Teaching Centre 34 Physics (Denys Wilkinson Building)

Departments listed here are open to visitors during the open days

University museums A Ashmolean Museum of Art

and Archaeology B Botanic Garden C Bate Collection of Musical Instruments D Museum of the History of Science E Pitt Rivers Museum (entrance at F ) F Oxford University Museum of

Natural History

University libraries G Radcliffe Camera (Bodleian) H Radcliffe Science Library I Sackler Library J Taylor Institution Library K Bodleian Law Library L Bodleian Social Science Library M Philosophy and Theology

Faculties Library N Weston Library O

Other places of interest

O Blackwell’s Bookshop P Christ Church Cathedral Q Christ Church Picture Gallery R Oxford Playhouse S Oxford Union (Debating Society) T Oxford University Press Shop U Oxford University Sport V Rhodes House W Sheldonian Theatre X University Church, St Mary’s Y University of Oxford Shop

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Colleges and halls 1 Balliol 2 Blackfriars 3 Brasenose 4 Christ Church 5 Corpus Christi 6 Exeter 7 Harris Manchester 8 Hertford 9 Jesus College 10 Keble 11 Lady Margaret Hall 12 Lincoln 13 Magdalen 14 Mansfield 15 Merton 16 New College 17 Oriel 18 Pembroke 19 Queen’s College, The 20 Regent’s Park 21 St Anne’s 22 St Benet’s Hall 23 St Catherine’s 24 St Edmund Hall 25 St Hilda’s 26 St Hugh’s 27 St John’s 28 St Peter’s 29 St Stephen’s House 30 Somerville 31 Trinity 32 University College 33 Wadham 34 Worcester 35 Wycliffe Hall

Departments 36 Archaeology and Anthropology 37 Classics 38 Economics (for PPE) 39 English Faculty 40 Examination Schools and

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(including History) 41 History of Art

(by prior arrangement only) 42 Human Sciences 43 Language Centre 44 Law Faculty 45 Mathematical Institute 46 Music Faculty 47 Oriental Institute (by prior

arrangement only) 48 Ruskin School of Art 49 Saïd Business School

(for Economics and Management) 50 Taylor Institution

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Places to eat and drinkMany colleges offer lunch or refreshments as part of their open day programmes but if you are looking for somewhere else to eat, there are many good cafés and restaurants dotted all over the city of Oxford. You will be spoilt for choice in Broad Street, the Covered Market (between Market Street and the High Street), Cornmarket, the High Street, Little Clarendon Street and the Oxford Castle area. Many of the museums listed on p12 also have their own cafés.

Turl Street Kitchen (16–17 Turl Street, OX1 3DH) is in the heart of the city centre just opposite Exeter College. Open early until late serving breakfast from 08.00–10.00, lunch from 12.00–14.30 and dinner from 18.00–22.00: fresh, local, seasonal food with a twice daily changing menu. The building also houses Oxford Hub, the Kitchen’s sister charity, which supports student community volunteering.

The Oxford University Club café (11 Mansfield Road, OX1 3SZ) will be open for snacks and refreshments all day, serving breakfast 07.30–10.30, lunch 12.00–14.00 and dinner from the bar menu 17.30–20.30.

The Biochemistry Café (South Parks Road, OX1 3QU) will be open 08.30–16.15 for breakfast, hot or cold lunches, snacks and drinks.

Darwin’s Cafeteria (Department of Zoology, South Parks Road, OX1 3PS) will be open from 12.00–14.00 for hot or cold lunches, snacks and drinks.

Café π, Mathematical Institute (Woodstock Road, OX2 6GG) will be open for breakfast and lunch 08.30–16.15.

If we are lucky with the weather and you feel like a picnic, perhaps by the river, then you may like to go to the University Parks or Christ Church Meadow, both of which are central (see p14).

Explore the lifestyle tab within the interactive maps (www.maps.ox.ac.uk) using the tick boxes to browse for what you need.

Join Blackwell’s Free Literary Walking TourWhere: Blackwell’s Bookshop, 48–51 Broad Street, OX1 3BQWhen: 11.00Discover literary Oxford with Blackwell’s own very experienced guide. To reserve your place phone 01865 333602 or call in to the bookshop.www.blackwell.co.uk

Win a £25 Blackwell’s Bookshop voucherTell us what you think of today via our quick survey at www.ox.ac.uk/opendays and we will enter you in our raffle for this voucher.

10% discount for all open day visitors at Blackwell’s Bookshop* (map ref )

Blackwell’s bookshops have been providing a unique service for academics, students and book lovers since 1879. We stock a wide range of academic and general interest books, including rare and second-hand.* Terms and conditions apply.

Please be aware...During your visit to Oxford you may see organisations handing out leaflets in the street, claiming to offer advice on the application process. Please be warned that these businesses are not affiliated with the University of Oxford, and they may charge for their services. We encourage you to take advantage of the many free opportunities the University is offering to find out more.

Any unanswered questions?If you feel you need further information after the open day, please refer to our website at www.ox.ac.uk/study or contact Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach at: study@ox.ac.uk or phone: +44 (0)1865 288000

10% discount at the University’s shop with this guideThe University of Oxford Shop (map ref ) is the University’s official store on the High Street. Here you will discover the largest selection of official gifts and merchandise anywhere in Oxford. Profits from every purchase make a valuable contribution to teaching and research at the University. The discount will also be available online at www.oushop.com using discount code: OpenDay2015 at the checkout.

15% discount at the Oxford University Press Bookshop with this guide (map ref )

Oxford University Press (OUP) is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. The OUP bookshop on the iconic High Street in Oxford has since 1872 provided a unique retail presence showcasing the output of the world’s largest university press. The bookshop has four floors featuring books and resources from each of the publishing areas of the Press, and all staff and students of the University receive an attractive discount with their University or Alumni card.

Photography Oxford University Images/John Cairns and Jessica Bernard; Undergraduate Competition/Amelia Bastos, Elaine Wanting Zhao, Jessica Keating, Oliver Robinson, Matthew Landells and Nicholas Hazell.